
The shipowning group French CMA CGM has confirmed today to	have ongoing exclusive negotiations with compatriot STEF for	acquire the entire capital of the ferry company La	Méridionale operating maritime services between Corsica and the	Mainland France and with Morocco	
(
	of 
8	February 2023). The shipping company of Marseilles has	specified that the completion of the transaction is	subject to the signing of share disposal agreements	as well as prior information and consultation of	bodies representing workers and approval by	of the various competition authorities.
	
	CMA CMG explained that the intent is to restore perspectives	of growth in La Méridionale creating complementarity	in commercial activities in France and abroad, in	particular with regard to ro-ro services to Morocco,	preserving the employment of French seafarers on board ships	of the company. The shipowning group has specified that are	Investments in the fleet and transition are also planned	energy of the company.	
	Currently La Méridionale, which has a fleet formed	from the four ro-pax Pelagos, Kalliste, Piana and	Girolata, employs almost 600 people, including 490	Maritime.